Bikair

Bikair is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.8km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 51km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Nandanpur is the gram panchayat of Bikair village.

Here you can discover what makes Bikair unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Bikair’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bikair

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bikair is 310613. The village spans a total geographical area of 277.34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Bikair village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bikair village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bikair

Population of Bikair

According to the 2011 Census, Bikair has a total population of about 1,921, with approximately 978 males and 943 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 236 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 102 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 127. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.80%, with male literacy at about 72.70% and female literacy near 58.64%. There are around 437 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bikair's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bikair

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bikair. As per the 2011 stats, Bikair had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bikair

Knowing the nearby villages of Bikair helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bikair.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bikair